Recent Events and Developments in Mexico
In 2007 February Mexican Parliament passed a new tougher law against domestic violence.
2007 July According to a Mexican financial website Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim surpassed Microsoft founder Bill Gates to become the world's richest person.
The allegation of Genocide against former president Luis Echeverria is suspended.
In 2007 October The southern state of Mexico was hit by heavy a flood that is considered as worst natural disaster of the country rendering more than 500,000 people homeless.
In 2008 August Thousands of Mexican staged street protests throughout the country against the killing and kidnappings in drugs-related violence. According to data around 2,700 people were killed and 300 kidnapped in the present year due to drugs-related violence.
In 2008 October The government of Mexico passes several reforms to meet the shortfall in oil production such as permitting the oil giant Pemex to invest in oil production.
In 2009 January The government of Mexico granted the bailout package of $150m to protect its economy from the economic slump affecting the US.
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